JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. (JLT Specialty USA), a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world’s leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, is pleased to announce the appointment of André Eichenholtz as Senior Vice President, Leader of U.S. Private Equity Due Diligence & Specialty Services.

André most recently served as President of Krauter & Company LLC where he managed the day-to-day operations of the firm including leading the client account service teams for risk management clients, middle market clients, the small business unit and Private Client Services of the firm, as well as managing corporate marketing, new business, carrier relations and recruiting efforts. He was with the company since its inception more than ten years ago.

Eichenholtz brings to the JLT Specialty USA team almost 30 years of industry and leadership experience. Prior to being at Krauter & Company, André held key senior leadership positions at Frank Crystal & Company, Aon Corporation and Alexander & Alexander.

André is based in New York and will work closely with private equity firms around due diligence in advisory services that support transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. He will be working with each of JLT’s specialty areas to access and utilize industry and product expertise.

“The addition of André to the JLT Specialty USA executive roster brings to our firm an invaluable breadth of experience that further solidifies the private equity services we provide our clients,” said Mike Rice, CEO of JLT Specialty USA. “We are excited to welcome him to the firm as we continue to expand in the United States.”

Paul Graziano, Chief Business Development Officer of JLT Specialty USA, added, “André’s 30 years of experience brings great value to not only our firm, but also our clients and our employees. We are thrilled to have him as part of the JLT Specialty USA team.”

André’s appointment is paramount as JLT continues its strategy in expanding its USA capabilities around key specialty areas of technology, energy, aerospace, aviation, retail, financial services, private equity and construction.

JLT encourages any potential applicants interested in rapidly developing their careers and becoming part of its U.S. Specialty team to contact Andrew Love at 877-355-1232, hiringusa@jltgroup.com or visit www.jltgroup.com.

About JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc.

JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. is the U.S. platform of the leading specialty business advisory firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group. Our experts have deep industry and product experience serving leading U.S. and global firms.

About Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services. JLT’s client proposition is built upon its deep specialist knowledge, client advocacy, tailored advice and service excellence.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and owns offices in 40 territories with more than 10,000 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 140 countries.
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